Additions & Enclosures

What Permits Do I Need?

A Development Permit and a Building Permit, will always be required for additions and enclosures. Depending on your project, Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical Permits may also be required.

Rules & Requirements

There are many considerations to every project such as:

1. The types of development permitted in various land use districts (zoning)
2. The amount of area on a lot that buildings can cover (site coverage)
3. The required distances from property lines and other structures (setbacks)
4. How high a building can be in various land use districts (elevation)
5. The restriction of building structures over gas lines or other utilities (URWs)

Hinton's Land Use Bylaw describes rules and requirements for building additions and enclosures in town.

Top Tips

• Adding walls to an existing deck or carport is considered an addition.

Check out the Inspections Group reference guide for guidelines on applying for Building, Electrical, Gas, and Plumbing Permits.